Meaning of 'Whistling past the graveyard'
What does the saying 'Whistling past the graveyard' mean?
Idiom: Whistling past the graveyard
Meaning:
If someone is whistling past the graveyard, they are trying to remain cheerful in difficult circumstances.
('Whistling past the cemetery' is also used.)
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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